Vol. 17 No. 21 - Feb. 18, 2013

The C.V. Huenemann Lectureship in English will host the husband and wife team of Lee Slonimsky and Carol Goodman on campus March 4-5.

At 7 p.m. March 4 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room, Slonimsky and Goodman will discuss their personal histories with the liberal arts. Though Slonimsky’s degrees from City College of New York are in English and creative writing, he is the manager of a hedge fund. Goodman is a Hammett Award-winning fiction writer who holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from The New School and a bachelor’s degree in Latin from Vassar.

Slonimsky and Goodman will give a reading from their respective works in poetry and fiction at 7 p.m. March 5 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room. They will also share a sample from their collaborative work in urban fantasy, which they have published under the name Lee Carroll.

Both presentations are free and open to the public. This year’s C.V. Huenemann Lectureship in English is sponsored by the School of Business, the School of Arts and Letters, and the Department of English and Linguistics.

Calvin V. Huenemann was a former head of the Division of Language and Literature who was instrumental in establishing the English graduate program. He came to Truman in 1956 and retired 25 years later.

The C.V. Huenemann Lectureship in English provides Truman English students with a learning environment of renowned scholars. The lectureship was created in 2007 with a gift from Dr. Gail B. Crump through Truman’s “Bright Minds Bright Futures” campaign. In addition to commemorating Crump’s nearly four decades of distinguished service in teaching English, the lectureship also recognizes the preparation he received as an undergraduate student of Huenemann. Crump received Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees from Truman in 1964 and is a retired professor of English from the University of Central Missouri.

Truman’s SERVE Center will host the 12th annual Big Event March 23.

This annual community-wide service event puts hundreds of Truman students to work and provides services to the residents of the community by raking leaves, washing windows, painting and more. The Big Event gives Truman students the opportunity to show appreciation for all of the support the Kirksville community has offered to the University. Last year, more than 1,700 students participated in this event and the SERVE Center hopes to continue to increase this number.

Registration for both community members and students will be open until 5 p.m. March 8. This year’s student registration will be conducted through TruService, the SERVE Center’s online service database. The link can be found on the left side of the SERVE Center’s web page serve.truman.edu. Each student will have to register individually, but there will be a field to select an organization.

Community members can sign up to receive assistance via the Big Event by calling the SERVE Center at 660.785.7222 or going directly to the Big Event website, serve.truman.edu/bigevent.

CARE for AIDS is hosting Experience, a kickoff event at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Baptist Student Union, to recruit Truman students to partner with CFA’s work with HIV/AIDS care centers in Kenya.
 
At the event there will be a performance by the African Students’ Association, and a Kenyan meal will be served. There will also be an activity where students will have the opportunity to “experience” what it would be like to be a Kenyan living with HIV/AIDS. CARE for AIDS wants to encourage all students who attend to partner with them as a student ambassador.

“We believe that this organization is truly making a difference and we want to make as much of an impact as we can,” executive director Lisa Adams said. “To make this happen we need as many students involved with CFA as possible.”

Sign ups to become a student ambassador will be available at Experience. Student ambassadors will be asked to help fundraise for CARE for AIDS in order to support CFA’s care centers. Every student ambassador will receive a free T-shirt and the student who raises the most money will be awarded an iPad.

CARE for AIDS care centers provide food, medical counseling and spiritual support to those who have contracted the HIV/AIDS virus.

This CARE for AIDS event is sponsored by K-Life.

The Kohlenberg Lyceum Series continues Feb. 20 with Neil Simon’s play “Biloxi Blues” to be performed by the Montana Repertory Theatre at 7:30 p.m. in Baldwin Hall Auditorium.
 
Set in Biloxi, Miss., this Tony-award winning comedy follows the adventures of Eugene Morris Jerome during his time as an Army inductee in the midst of World War II. After leaving Brooklyn for the first time ever, Eugene must face 10 weeks of Army boot camp in a place where he feels like an outsider. As an aspiring writer, Eugene observes the craziness around him as he and his fellow inductees prepare to go off to war. Despite the fears and anxieties the young men face as they train for combat, the New York Times comments on Simon’s humor by saying, “The laughter rarely stops in this unexpectedly rewarding comedy.”


Montana Repertory Theatre was established as a professional touring company in 1968 and has grown to be one of the oldest and most respected touring companies in the country. Over the last several years they have performed in more than 350 communities from California to New York.

Free tickets are available now for students, faculty and staff starting. Students may pick up their tickets at the Student Activities Board Office in the Student Union Building. Faculty and staff may acquire their tickets at the information desk in the Student Union Building. General admission tickets cost $7 and are available at the Truman Cashiers Window in McClain Hall or on the square at Edna Campbells. Tickets may also be purchased online at lyceum.truman.edu.

For additional information, visit lyceum.truman.edu or contact 660.785.4016.

Registration is now open for the University Conference Feb. 21. The day is devoted to the personal and professional growth and enrichment of all members of the Truman community, including students. Students will find a wide variety of topics from resume writing and career planning to strategies for building a stronger team in student organizations. Participants can even help the Homecoming Committee brainstorm ideas for next year’s homecoming. A complete schedule of the sessions is available at provost.truman.edu/University_Conference/University_Conference_2013.asp. To help facilitators prepare, it is requested that attendees register for each session they plan to attend.

The Keynote Speaker is Laura Evans, director of Talent Development at Cerner. Her remarks are entitled, “Equipping Talent (Students) For a Whole New World of Work. Evans will help students learn what skills the business world is looking for in new employees. She can help students learn how to market themselves better to future employers. In order to provide Sodexo with an accurate count for lunch, registration is requested.

Learn how a master’s in business administration can enhance a liberal arts degree and the potential career opportunities available. Representatives will also be at the Career Expo earlier in the day. Learn more at mba.missouri.edu.

Remember to file the 2013-2014 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) located at fafsa.gov to determine Title IV federal aid eligibility (Pell Grant, SEOG, Perkins Loan, Work Study, Stafford Direct Loans, PLUS Loans). FAFSA results are also needed for some other federal, state, University and private programs. The state’s FAFSA filing deadline for the Access Missouri Grant Program is April 1. Do not delay due to late tax filing – the FAFSA allows the use of estimated information – just update the FAFSA record after the 2012 income tax figures are finalized. Later FAFSA filing may result in more limited funding options. Contact the Financial Aid Office (McClain Hall 103, 660.785.4130) for additional information.

Truman State University Foundation scholarship applications for 2013-2014 are available now. Applications are due by midnight March 1. To apply, log into TruView and look on the Student tab under the Student Finances channel. There is a new simplified application process this year designed to help students identify those scholarships for which they are most qualified. See the Helpful Hints and Guidelines for more information. These scholarships are available thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of Truman State University.

With hundreds of events taking place on campus each month, it can be difficult to keep track of everything. The University Master Calendar can help. All events listed on the University Master Calendar can be easily incorporated into Outlook, iCal and other personal planners by clicking “export” at the bottom of each event. Another option is to get an email notice by clicking on “notify” at the bottom of an event. Organizations and departments hosting on-campus events are encouraged to submit events to the Master Calendar at calendar.truman.edu.  

The 2013 Fulbright Summer Internship program offers students the opportunity to experience revered academic programs in the U.K., while also exploring the rich culture, heritage and history of the region.

The majority of the participant expenses are covered by the Summer Institute. This may include round-trip airfare, tuition and fees at the University, accommodation, and various living expenses. In addition to the six programs traditionally offered by Fulbright, including cities such as London, Cardiff and Belfast, the program will feature three new locations at the Scotland Summer Institute, the University of Bristol and the University of Exeter.

The internship is open to students in all courses of study. Students must be a U.S. citizen and possess a valid U.S. passport. Those holding permanent residency through a green card may not apply.
 
For more information and application forms, visit fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-uk/undergraduates. Applications are due by March 11.

Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri has scholarships available for the 2012-2013 academic year. Last year more than $10,000 was awarded to Missouri students. Winners in Missouri are also eligible for the Central Region and National scholarships. Missouri students have received these prestigious awards the last three years. For further information and applications, go to www.gardenclub.org/scholarships. Deadline for receiving applications is March 1.

The Missouri Insurance Education Foundation will award scholarships to deserving students attending Missouri colleges or universities in a program that could lead to positions in the insurance industry in Missouri. The C. Lawrence Leggett Scholarship in the amount of  $2,500 is to be awarded to a junior or senior Missouri resident majoring in insurance or a related area of study in a Missouri college or university. In addition to the Leggett Scholarship, the foundation has made an additional scholarship available in the amount of $2,000. Application forms are available at mief.org. Applications are due by March 31.

Marine Technology Society (MTS) is offering scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying in the marine science, marine engineering and/or marine technology field. Scholarships are for MTS student members only. For membership information, go to mtsociety.org/membership/new/add.aspx. Student membership is for full-time college students and high school seniors and is only $25 per year. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15. Contact suzanne.voelker@mtsociety.org with any questions.

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is a non-profit organization that provides access to higher education to St. Louis area students through interest free loans. The program assists students with financial need. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average, demonstrate good character and must be a permanent resident of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, the Missouri counties of Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, Warren and Washington or the Illinois counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe or St. Clair. Applications are due April 15. For more information, call 314.725.7990 or email info@sfstl.org.

MassMutual Financial Group is offering high-achieving college students of African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic descent, interested in pursuing careers in the insurance and financial services industry, a scholarship opportunity for the 2013-14 academic year. For eligibility criteria, go to act.org/massmutual. Application deadline is May 3.

The Jack J. Isgur Foundation is a Missouri not-for-profit corporation formed for the purpose of promoting an interest in the field of education in the humanities, such as literature, fine arts, music, art, poetry and dance. The foundation awards scholarships to students studying at colleges and universities who indicate an interest in teaching courses in the above-described areas in school districts located in the State of Missouri, preferable rural school districts. It is available to those at the junior and senior levels of undergraduate college, as well as graduate students. For more information and to obtain an application for this scholarship, go to isgur.org. Deadline is May 15.

The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are renewing the B. Davis scholarship for 2013. For more information on this $1,000 scholarship, visit studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. Questions can also be sent to awards@studentawardsearch.com. Deadline to apply is May 27.

The CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship for students interested in business leadership and/or entrepreneurship. Applicants must answer a short online survey and submit a 500-1,000 word essay on “the CEO of tomorrow.” Possible topics could include (but are not limited to) company structure, company culture or utilization of technology. For more information, or to apply, go to ceo.com. Deadline is July 1.

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will be awarding up to $1,000 each year to a scholarship winner. To apply students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their website at abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.

AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find online at aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. A $500 scholarship will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Deadline for entry is Oct. 4.

Women’s Basketball vs. Lindenwood
5:30 p.m.
Feb. 21

Men’s Basketball vs. Lindenwood
7:30 p.m.
Feb. 21

Baseball vs. Northeastern (Okla.) State
12 p.m. and 2 p.m. • Feb. 23
12 p.m. • Feb. 24

Baseball vs. Missouri Western
12 p.m. and 2 p.m. • March 2
12 p.m. • March 3

Women’s Tennis vs. Lincoln
4 p.m.
March 6

Softball vs. Missouri Valley
2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
March 8

Baseball vs. Lincoln
1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
March 12

Softball vs. Upper Iowa
1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
March 16

Men’s Tennis vs. Lindenwood
4 p.m.
March 19

Women’s Tennis vs. Lindenwood
4 p.m.
March 19

Baseball vs. Lindenwood
1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
March 20

Softball vs. Missouri Southern
1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
March 22

Women’s Tennis vs. Fort Hays State
2:30 p.m.
March 22

For complete coverage of all Truman sports, visit trumanbulldogs.com.

Taner Edis, professor of physics, together with Amy Bix, published the essay review “Trapped By Opportunity: Phillip Brown, Hugh Lauder, and David Ashton, The Global Auction,” in Technology and Culture, 54:1.

The Nursing Students’ Association Health Awareness Fair will take place from 12-3 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Student Union Building Alumni Room. The fair will feature community resources for health promotion.

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) will host its monthly meeting at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the University Club House, 516 E. Patterson. Contact Marc Becker at marc@truman.edu or call 660.785.6036 for more information.

The Center for Academic Excellence will host an open house from 12-2 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Kirk Building main lobby. Come by for free food and a chance to meet tutors.

The University Conference will take place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 21. For more information, visit provost.truman.edu/University_Conference/University_Conference_2013.asp.

The 45th Annual Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival Guest Performance will feature Ethan Iverson at 6 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

Abstracts for the Student Research Conference are due before 11:59 p.m. Feb. 22. All abstracts need to be sponsored by a Truman faculty or staff member and can be submitted at src.truman.edu.

Winter volleyball clinics will continue Feb. 23 from 1-3 p.m. in Pershing Arena. Truman coach Ben Briney, his staff and players will be available to provide one-on-one and group instruction to players ages fifth grade and older. Cost is $15 per session. For more information, contact Megan Wargo-Kearney at 660.785.7751 or mwargo@truman.edu. Walk-ups are welcome. Additional clinics will take place March 3, 9.

The Missouri in London Program will host an information session from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in Violette Hall 1328. A representative from the MLP will be available to talk with interested students and answer any questions they may have. There will also be a professor from the program, students who have previously participated in the program and advisers from the Study Abroad Office speaking at the event.

Foundation scholarship applications are due by midnight March 1. To apply, log into TruView and look on the Student tab under the Student Finances channel.

The International Student Affairs Office (ISAO) is now hiring office assistants, cultural integration leaders (CILs), and academic success mentors (ASMs) to add to the team of student workers for Fall 2013. Students interested in establishing relationships with international students, working in a dynamic and challenging environment and fostering skills to help globalize their resumes, are encouraged to apply. Applications can be found in the ISAO located in Kirk Building 120. Applications are due March 1.

The Truman Public Relations Office is now accepting resumes for the full-time Fall 2013 internship position. Interns can receive course credit, a stipend and valuable experience in public relations office duties. Interns usually take six hours of class in addition to taking six hours of internship credit. Applicants should have a strong background in writing and editing. Communication majors are encouraged to apply, with special consideration given to candidates with knowledge of Associated Press Style, experience in desktop publishing and familiarity of InDesign or similar software. To apply, send a resume, two writing samples and contact information for two on-campus references to the Public Relations Office, McClain Hall 202 no later than March 1. For questions about the internship, contact Travis Miles at tmiles@truman.edu.

FAC Fall Funding Applications are now available in the FAC Office (Student Union Building 1109 A). Any groups or ICA teams wishing to receive funding for next fall must submit an application this semester. For questions, contact tsufundsallotmentcouncil@gmail.com. Applications for funding are due March 6 in the FAC Office.

The Center for Academic Excellence and the School of Business are recruiting academic peer mentors for the 2013-2014 academic year. Academic peer mentors support the professional and faculty advising staff by providing an academic outreach program to first and second year students who are accounting and business administration majors, or who are considering these majors. Applicants must be juniors or seniors by the Fall 2013 semester, and must be accounting or business administration majors. A job listing may be viewed on TruPositions under “Academic Peer Mentor.” Applications are available in the Business Academic Advising Center, Violette Hall 2413, and are due by March 18.